Finding Joy in the Creative Process with Photographer Lynn Savarese

Lynn Savarese, a Harvard-trained lawyer, discovered her love of photography when she took a beginner's photography class at Manhattan’s 92nd Street Y. Soon after, she volunteered to photograph taxidermied birds at the American Natural History Museum, bringing her own materials and artistic viewpoint to the project. Lynn’s astonishing presentation of the birds led to her first solo exhibition, launching her photography career.Points covered in this episode: Learning to use all the features of your camera to utilize its full potential, even ifyour camera is an iPhone. The importance of experimenting, playing, and finding joy in the process ofphotography, rather than focusing solely on the end result. How Lynn has used her photography to raise awareness of issues important toher, such as promote legal protections for survivors of human trafficking. The transformative power of photography and its ability to capture and honor thelives of others. Her current focus on nature photography that captures water and trees in apainterly, abstract style. Her use of different photographic materials and presentation techniques toenhance the artistic quality of her work.NOTE: This episode discusses specific photographs, which can be seen on theYouTube episode and on our website.Lynn’s Website: https://www.lynnsavarese.com/Lynn’s aviary exhibition: https://www.lynnsavarese.com/my-still-life-aviaryLynn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnsavaresephotography/Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts.  And see more about Betsy Bush and her guests at www.yourcreativemidlife.com.  Are you on your own artistic or creative journey?  We want to know about you!  Please contact us through the website.  Dare to follow your muse!